Coronavirus (COVID-19) Resources & Announcements

ORLA continues to work on behalf of Oregon's hospitality industry to provide information and resources to help mitigate the negative impacts of the coronavirus (COVID-19). With the fluid nature of this situation, ORLA intends to keep hospitality industry members informed by updating this resource page, emailing alerts, videos, and the CEO Message. To receive push notifications with coronavirus updates including actions you can take to assist us at ORLA in representing your interests, text “ORLA” to 52886. 

April 28, 2020 - The Governor’s Medical Advisory Panel and the Oregon Health Authority requested feedback from ORLA on draft Phase One Reopening Guidance for the restaurant/bars/breweries sector; read draft guidance here. ORLA responded to the draft guidance with industry expertise; read ORLA's response here.

March 18, 2020 - ORLA President & CEO Jason Brandt and Director of Government Affairs Greg Astley presented testimony during the Joint Special Committee on Coronavirus Response on our work to protect, improve and promote Oregon's hospitality industry. See the COVID-19 Economic Impact on Oregon Hospitality Industry presentation (updated 3.19.20).

ANNOUNCEMENTS & EMERGENCY ORDERS​

• [5.21.20 - State of Oregon] - Governor Kate Brown, Oregon Mayors Call on Oregonians to Stay Local to Stay Safe this Memorial Day Weekend
  
• [5.17.20 - Oregon Health Authority] - The Oregon Health Authority release its Reopening Guidance FAQs for Restaurants and Bars.
• [5.14.20 - State of Oregon] - Governor Brown issues Executive Order 20-25, maintaining essential health directives and implementing a phased approach for reopening Oregon's economy.
• [5.7.20 - State of Oregon] - Governor Brown and the Oregon Health Authority release Reopening Oregon Framework and Phase One Reopening Sector Guidance for Restaurants, Bars, Breweries, Brewpubs, Wineries, Tasting Rooms and Distilleries. View the May 7, 2020 Press Briefing by Governor Brown and access more guidance on the Oregon Health Authority's website. [See County applications to enter Phase One]
• [4.22.20 - OLCC] - The Oregon Liquor Control Commission is relaxing its enforcement of a rule that requires licensees to close for 90 days or more when suspending their Liquor Liability Insurance (LLI) and will also temporarily suspend collection of liquor license fees scheduled for renewal.
• [4.14.20 - State of Oregon] - Governor Brown Introduces Framework for Reopening Oregon​; see recorded address.
• [4.13.20 - OSHA] - Oregon OSHA to formally begin spot-checks in ramped up effort against COVID-19
• [4.3.20 - OLCC] - The OLCC is temporarily suspending the requirement for licensees to notify the OLCC of the
  reason of the closure and the estimated reopening date.
• [4.1.20 - State of Oregon] - Governor Brown issues Executive Order 20-13, providing for a 90-day moratorium on commercial evictions.
• [3.23.20 - State of Oregon] - Governor declares “Stay Home, Save Lives." Read memo on orders; see also Executive Order 20-12.
• [3.23.20 - Hospitality Sector] - Statement from Oregon’s Hospitality and Alcohol Sector; read letter.
• [3.19.20 - National Restaurant Association] Families First Coronavirus Response Act requires small employers to offer paid sick leave for Coronavirus-related issues. Read issue brief.
• [3.19.20 - OLCC] OLCC relaxes some of the requirements relating to delivery of malt beverages, wine and cider by licensees who qualify for same-day delivery. Read temporary changes.
• [3.19.20 - Oregon Employment Department] Temporary rules to give more flexibility in providing unemployment benefits to COVID-19 affected workers. Read release.
• [3.19.20 - BOLI] New Relief for Child Care Costs. The emergency rule expands the Oregon Family Leave Act (OFLA) to include unpaid leave because of school/day care closure. Read current law and BOLI poster.
• [3.18.20 - U.S. DOL] - Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA) signed into law. Read FAQs.
• [3.18.20 - SBA] - SBA Updates Criteria on States for Requesting Disaster Assistance Loans for Small Businesses Impacted by Coronavirus (COVID-19); all Oregon eligible.
• [3.16.20 - State of Oregon] Restaurants, bars, coffee shops across the state may not offer or allow on-premises consumption; ban on all gatherings of 25 people or more. Read the Executive Order NO. 20-07.
• [3.14.20 - Secretary of State / BOLI] New bulletin released outlining state laws that protect both workers and businesses concerning coronavirus. Read Employer Alert: Guidance for employers on coronavirus.
• [3.13.20 - BOLI] The Governor declaring a state of emergency triggers the exemption for predictive scheduling. Read BOLI's statement here.
• [3.13.20 - USDOL] The U.S. Labor Department announced new guidance whereby federal law permits significant flexibility for states to amend their laws in administering their unemployment insurance (UI) programs in multiple scenarios related to COVID-19. Read the announcement.
• [3.12.20 - SBA] Announcement: SBA to Provide Disaster Assistance Loans for Small Businesses Impacted by Coronavirus (COVID-19)
• [3.12.20 - State of Oregon] The Office of the Governor issued the following, Updated Mitigation Measures on Coronavirus Response, regarding large gatherings over 250 people.
• [3.10.20 - Oregon Health Authority] New temporary rules to exclude individuals with COVID-19 from working in food service facilities; see temporary administrative order. Effective March 9, 2020 through September 4, 2020. 

​RESOURCES & INFORMATION

Restaurant-Specific Resources

• Reopening Guidance FAQs for Restaurants and Bars (Oregon Health Authority) 
• Oregon Phase One Reopening Sector Guidance for Restaurants, Bars, Breweries, Brewpubs, Wineries, Tasting Rooms and Distilleries
• (NRA) Reopening Guidance: A Guide for the Restaurant Industry
• Best Practices for Re-Opening Retail Food Establishments During the COVID-19 Pandemic - FDA
• Oregon2Go: Created by ORLA to help Oregonians find restaurants and breweries providing takeout, delivery, and curbside options. (free listing)
• Best Practices for Retail Food Stores, Restaurants, and Food Pick-Up/Delivery Services - U.S. Food & Drug Administration 
• Reducing Food Waste - Metro, Oregon Food Bank
• Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (“CARES Act”): Executive Summary for Restaurants
• State of the Restaurant Industry (economic impact) - OpenTable
• Industry-specific guidance for owners and operators - National Restaurant Association​
• What Can You Do? (pdf) - ServSafe
• Handwashing Posters (English and Spanish) - ServSafe
• Cleaning VS. Sanitizing (English and Spanish) - ServSafe​

Lodging-Specific Resources

• Guest Check-In Statement to Read and Sign (ORLA)
• Oregon Phase One Reopening - Lodging Sector to follow General Guidance for Employers
• (AHLA) Safe Stay: Enhanced Industry-wide Hotel Cleaning Standards
• Standout Storytelling; free resources and trainings dedicated to helping hospitality and leisure businesses tell more engaging stories.
• Travel in the New Normal: Industry Guidance for Promoting the Health and Safety of All Travelers - US Travel Association
• ​Hotel Marketing During The Coronavirus Crisis: A Guide For Communication Today And Turnaround Preparedness
• Talking Points: COVID-19 Economic Impact on Hotel Industry - AHLA
• Economic Impact Of The Hotel Industry Showcases Potential Negative Impact of Coronavirus Pandemic - Oxford Economic Study
• Impact on Hotel Room Demand And Direct Industry Job Loss: Comparison Between 9/11, Recession And Early Stage Of Coronavirus Pandemic - Oxford Economic Study
• Facts about Coronavirus (resources, and downloadable flyers) - AHLA
• Guidance for Employers to Plan & Respond to Coronavirus - AHLA​
• Industry Statement: It Is Safe for Healthy Americans to Travel - AHLA​

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General Employer Resources 

• Oregon General Guidance for Employers on COVID-19 - Oregon Health Authority
  
• COVID-19 Related Business Layoffs, Closures, and Unemployment Insurance Benefits (updated) - Oregon Employment Department​
• Coronavirus (COVID-19) Financial Resources for Businesses - Business Oregon
• COVID-19 Economic Response Plan to Mitigate Harm to Employees and Employers and to Protect the Future of Jobs - Oregon Business Community Statement
• SBA to Provide Disaster Assistance Loans for Small Businesses Impacted by Coronavirus (COVID-19) - SBA (Small Business Association); apply here
• Financial Resources for Businesses - Business Oregon
• ​COVID-10/Coronavirus in Oregon: Facts about Sick Time - BOLI

Health, Safety & Sanitation

• ​What Employers Need to Know: FAQs on COVID-19 and Workers’ Comp - SAIF
• Updates in Oregon, Resources, Fact Sheets - Oregon Health Authority
• Oregon Guidance for Employers on COVID-19 - Oregon Health Authority
• Scope of Oregon OSHA COVID-19 Activity Q&A - Oregon OSHA 
• Downloadable prevention flyers in English and Spanish - CDC
• Interim Guidance for Businesses and Employers to Plan and Respond to Coronavirus Disease - CDC
• Environmental Cleaning and Disinfection Recommendations - CDC
• Public Water Systems and Novel Coronavirus 2019 (COVID-19) FAQs - Oregon Health Authority

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Other Resource for Employers

• SAIF established a $10 million coronavirus worker safety fund designed to support employee safety, reduce injuries, and decrease exposures by helping businesses impacted by the coronavirus. 
• Worksystems will host a daily webinar at 2:00 pm for workers and businesses impacted by COVID-19. 
• ​Work Source Oregon helps support businesses and workers to avoid mass layoffs and lost wages and benefits - Work Source Oregon
• Tourism communication materials, business resources toolkit - Travel Oregon
• COVIC-19 resources for travel businesses, travel workers - U.S. Travel Association
• Communicating Through the Coronavirus Crisis - Harvard Business Review
• Comprehensive FAQs for Employers on the COVID-19 Coronavirus - Fisher Phillips (benefits, wage and hour, employee leave)
• Guidance For Employers To Plan and Respond To Coronavirus - U.S. Chamber of Commerce
• Press conference on Combating the Coronavirus and how businesses are responding - U.S. Chamber of Commerce
• Webcast on Coronavirus including steps to mitigate losses with hotel and vendor contracts and other legal considerations - ASAE​

QUICK LINKS

- Federal Action / CARES Act
​- FAQ
- Resources & Announcements
- Relief Available for Employers & Employees
- ORLA Proposed Relief Efforts
​- Reducing Food Waste Resources
- Keep Our Communities Fed
​- ORLA CEO Updates
​- ORLA Virtual Town Hall Meetings

​ORLA RESOURCES

​- Commitment to Safety Checklist: Restaurants
- Commitment to Safety Checklist: Lodging
- Guest Check-In Draft Statement (download)

WEBINARS 

​​- Calendar 
​- Recorded Webinars

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RESTAURANT IMPACT SURVEY
The National Restaurant Association Research Group developed its latest survey (May 2020) to collect important data that will help in advocating for the strongest possible relief package.

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ECONOMIC IMPACT SURVEY
Worksystems is working with the State of Oregon on two National Emergency Grants focused on averting layoffs and helping those who have already lost their jobs. They are seeking input to help inform these grants and make sure they meet regional business and worker needs

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